Thurman Howard King, Sr.

January 4, 1934 - April 28, 2010
Thurman Howard King, Sr.

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Thurman Howard King Sr. (Sarge) died the morning of Wednesday April 28, 2010 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Thurman retired from the Army in 1971 after 21 years of service. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam, and was awarded the Bronze Star. From there, he worked at General Electric and then Figure Eight Island until he retired completely in 1998. Thurman was an artist who excelled in several mediums including scrimshaw, pen and ink drawings, and rope knots and was recognized as a master wood carver. He was featured several times in the Star News to showcase his work.

Thurman is survived by his devoted wife Vadie Bordeaux King, four sons Thurman Howard King, Jr, and wife Karen, David Lee King and wife Mary, Gregory Vincent King and wife Rhonda, and Bradford Hillary King. Two daughters Sharon Reneé King and Valerie King Britt and husband Bobby. 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, a sister Erline Cheyne and a brother Herman David King.

He was preceded in death by his father David Howard King, his mother Dorothy Harts, a brother Warren Lee King and a son Daniel Lynn King.

Thurman will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father, and will be greatly missed by many.

A memorial service with Military Honors will be held 11:00 A.M Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Wilmington National Cemetery.

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  • April 30, 2010
    Vivian Kay Ramirez says:
    In Loving Memory Thurman was the older brother I never had. we never said stept sister, we said sister and brother, and threw the years he and Vadie were the two I admired. They always showed me love and I knew if I needed advise they were there for me. I will miss Thurman very much, and I know Vadie will be well cared for by her loving family, especially Sharron. God bless you all, and if I can help please let me know. Kay

  • May 01, 2010
    Pastor Benny L. Johnson says:
    Having been friends with the late Thurman King and his twin brother,Rev., Hermin King [Buddy]is my pleasure. Thurman came to our church and shared with us some of the experiences he and Bro.Buddy had encountered. We saw the bond between Thurman and Bro. Buddy and the message that night was "Brotherly Love". A great man has gratuated to a better place. We will miss him, but we will see him again.Our sympathies and prayers go out to the family of Thurman King,and Bro. Buddy King. God be with all of you.

  • May 02, 2010
    Mary King says:
    After my father passed in 1998, Thurman became my "Poppa". He was the best father-in-law anyone could ever ask for. He was an enemy of no one & a friend to all!